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• Bruton, Stephen   b. 1948  d. May 9, 2009
  Musician, Actor. One of the most highly regarded sidemen of his time, known as "the guitar player's guitar player". In the 1970s he began playing for Kris Kristofferson, going on to record with such industry notables as Willie Nelson, Bob Dlyan, Bonnie Raitt, Hal Ketchum, Waylon Jennings, Patty loveless, Jimmy Buffett and numerous others. As a solo artist, his albums included "What It Is" (1993), "Right on Time" (1995), "Nothing But the Truth" (1999), "Spirit World" (2002) and "From the Five"...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
  Cause of death: Cancer
  Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
   
• Davis, Anna Carter   b. February 15, 1917  d. March 5, 2004
  Gospel Singer. The wife of Louisiana Governor Jimmie "The Singing Governor" Davis, and longtime country and gospel singer, she was one of the original members of "The Chuck Wagon Gang." (Bio by: Laurie)
  Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
   
• Ferguson III., Joe Frank    b. April 22, 1914  d. February 14, 2001
  Musician. He was a western swing band bassist and singer, most noted for being a member of the "Light Crust Doughboys" and "Bob Wells and His Texas Playboys". He died from complications after surgery at age 86. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
  Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
   
• Headrick, Sherrill    b. March 13, 1937  d. September 10, 2008
  Professional Football Player. Born in Waco, Texas, he played at the linebacker position for nine seasons (1960 to 1968) in the American Football League with the Dallas Texans, Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals. He was a member of two AFL championship teams (1962 Texans, 1966 Chiefs) which includes the Chiefs team that appeared in the first Super Bowl in 1967. His other career highlights include five-time All-Pro selection (1960 to 1962, 1964 and 1966) and four-time All-Star status (1961...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
  Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
   
• Law, Robert David    b. September 15, 1944  d. February 22, 1969
  Viet Nam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Specialish 4th Class in Company I, 52nd Infantry, 1st Division, US Army. While on a reconnaissance patrol in Tinh Phuoc Thanh Province, Vietnam on February 22, 1969, Sp4 Law and 5 comrades made contact with an enemy patrol. Under intense fire, Sp4 Law maneuvered to a exposed position flanking his comrades and began placing suppressive fire on the hostile troops. During this defense an enemy grenade landed in his team's position and...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
  Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
  Plot: Acacia Lawn, Lot 297
   
• McLean, William Pinckney   b. August 9, 1836  d. March 13, 1925
  US Congressman. He was raised in Marshall, Texas, received bachelor's (1857) and law (1858) degrees from the University of North Carolina, and became an attorney in Jefferson, Texas. He served in the Texas House of Representatives in 1861, afterwards joining the Confederate Army for the Civil War, enlisting as a Private in the Nineteenth Texas Infantry Regiment and serving until 1865, when he was discharged as Major and regimental adjutant. McLean returned to the Texas House in 1869. In...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern)
  Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
   
• Sewell, Harley   b. April 18, 1931  d. December 17, 2011
  Professional Football Player. For eleven seasons (1953 to 1963), he played at the left-offensive guard and linebacker positions in the National Football League with the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams. Born Harley Edward Sewell, he attended St. Jo High School (Texas) and played collegiate football at the University of Texas. While with the Longhorns, he distinguished himself as a two-way threat and was a major factor in Texas capturing two Southwest Conference titles (1950 and 1952). During...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
  Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
   
• Singleton, Catherine Moylan    b. June 4, 1904  d. September 9, 1969
  Actress. Born in Dallas, Texas, she began her career as a performer in the Ziegfeld Follies. In 1920s, she entered in beauty contests and was named Miss Universe in 1926. Signing with MGM Studios, she appeared in several silent films before having roles in "Love On The Run" (1930) and "Our Blushing Brides" (1930). (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
  Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
   

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